Showing posts with label decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label decor. Show all posts

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Southwest style

I have a very old Pendleton wool navajo jacket that I got at a thrift store years ago.  It has plenty of moth damage.

And I had an even older vest - probably had it at least 20 years.  I love Pendleton wool.  Can't get rid of it no matter what condition it's in.


The very last thing Kerry bought me was a Pendleton Wool blanket in Bend, OR.  It had denim hues to it and we both thought it would look great in our denim-themed art pod.  When I sold the r-pod, I had to keep the blanket.  The pattern is called "star watchers".  Kind of appropriate as we would sit outside and watch the stars at night on that last trip.


I started out with the tan jacket at the top.  When I took the lining out, the inside was primarily black.  I had enough to make an entire pillow and an insert to put on a denim pillow sham.  There was absolutely no moth damage on the inside and you cannot tell that it wasn't the outside.  One of the things I love about Pendleton wool.

And I was able to make a pillow insert from the vest.  I think they turned out perfect.  You can see the front side of the original jacket on the left, the inside is the black pillow and the pillow on the right is the vest.  I've had the bear for years.


I'm trying the bed out as a "daybed" in the event I move into a studio apartment


Think I have enough pillows? Those tan "wedges" in the back also allow me to convert the bed into a recliner or lounge.   They each have 4 possible positions.  We had them in the art-pod as well.


The rug is hand woven - we bought it in Hualtuco Mexico on our last trip there in 2009.  That's the year Kerry had his first heart attack.  I am surrounding myself with memories of places we've been and things we've done.  I really like the pendleton pillows.  Never throw anything out!!






Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Embellishing - making it even more attractive!

In our shopping yesterday, I found this adorable burlap covered deer.  Notice the burlap has been printed with sheet music.  And you can't really see, but it is glittery!!!  Found this at the florist shop here in town, so it's brand new.  I simply couldn't resist!


Colleen got these at Hobby Lobby and I "borrowed" them from her.  LOL!



Found this little ornament at the florist:



and of course, they had this gorgeous glittery bow that I had to have!!!


So I embellished the deer!  Now don't bother asking what goes on in my mind when I see things, but I knew that original deer was great, but just too plain for me!


I took apart the spray I "borrowed" from Colleen and hot glued each individual piece allowing them to drape from the antlers in the exact position I wanted.  I put that gorgeous bow on the back and removed the greenery from the front.  (Yes, there are those who say I'm quite dangerous with a hot glue gun!!!  LOL!!!)


I added a bit of greenery from yesterday's project around the neck, added the ornament to the front, and added more glitter balls from the spray to the ornament to give it dimension.


She's going to be a perfect addition to my winter decor on the dining room table!


I may take her back to the florist just to show them what I did with items I purchased from them.  My advice, don't go to this shop!  I guarantee you will want everything in site!  It's a Touch of Love Florist on S 9th st here in town.  Their website doesn't do them justice as I happen to think they are one of our truly hidden secrets!!!  The store is so much more than what the website presents!

Hoping that you will start looking at things as how they might become with just a little bit of imagination and embellishment!!!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Believe!!!

Believe you me....I LOVE after holiday sales! Hobby Lobby has stuff down to 80%off and I picked this up for $1.49!!!



You can't beat the price! And of course, I can't just leave things alone. Didn't want the ornaments. Cut the bows off. And I am totally happy with the end result!



I simply used my Cricut to size/make the Star of David in white cardstock. Covered it with glue and put down Art Glitter mixed with Judikins prism gliter. Then put EK Success stickers on top.


And added more snowflakes throughout with some rhinestones here and there....


and the end result is just perfect for the top of my new studio storage unit! Oh - have I failed to show you that??? LOL! Well, I have to clean up the place first!


I believe that the Star of David represents the shield that David used in battle, and I'm claiming it as my symbol that I am seeking the Messiah's return! May you come to know the One who can shield you in this life!